Legislative Assembly of Montserrat | |
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| Type | |
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| History | |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Preceded by | Legislative Council |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | TBD |
Premier | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 seats |
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Political groups | His Majesty's Government
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition Others
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| Elections | |
| Plurality-at-large voting | |
Last election | 24 October 2024 |
Next election | TBA |
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| www | |
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The Legislative Assembly is the legislature of Montserrat. A unicameral body, it has nine elected members.
The Legislative Assembly was established following the promulgation of a new constitution in 2011, replacing the Legislative Council. [1] The first elections to it were held in 2014, and the most recent being in 2024.
The nine members of the Legislative Assembly are elected in a single constituency, with voters having the opportunity to vote for up to nine candidates under plurality-at-large voting.
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